Sonia Manzano

From Pura Belpré Honoree and Emmy-award winning actor Sonia Manzano--best known as "Maria" from Sesame Street--comes the expansive and timeless story of four children who must carve out a path for themselves in the wake of Fidel Castro's rise to power. Fifteen-time Emmy Award winner and Pura Belpre honoree Sonia Manzano examines the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution on four children from very different walks of life. In the wake of a new regime...

From Pura Belpré Honoree and Emmy-award winning actor Sonia Manzano - best known as "Maria" from Sesame Street-comes the expansive and timeless story of four children who must carve out a path for themselves in the wake of Fidel Castro's rise to power. En vísperas de un cambio de régimen en Cuba, Ana, Miguel, Zulema y Juan encuentran su lugar en un mundo que ha cambiado para siempre. Vemos los duraderos efectos de una revolución en La Habana,...

One of America's most influential Hispanics -- 'Maria' on Sesame Street -- presents a powerful novel set in New York's El Barrio in 1969There are two secrets Evelyn Serrano is keeping from her Mami and Papo? her true feelings about growing up in her Spanish Harlem neighborhood, and her attitude about Abuela, her sassy grandmother who's come from Puerto Rico to live with them. Then, like an urgent ticking clock, events erupt that change everything....

"Examines the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution on four children from very different walks of life. In the wake of a new regime in Cuba, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Their separate narratives build, overlap, and entwine to creat one inspiring story--an adventure...

A girl moves with her mother and brother to the big city, where she meets her extended hispanic family.

Louis Erdrich sits down with Amy Goodman (Democracy Now) to discuss her short story collection, The Red Convertible. Sonia Manzano reads an excerpt from the book.

Everyone has a favorite Sesame Street friend! Is it sweet and loveable Grover? Fun, furry Elmo? Best friends Bert and Ernie? Or what about grumpy and grouchy old Oscar? Whoever it is, you'll be sure to find them on this compilation of fan favorites - chosen by the fans! Featuring celebrity segments including Johnny Cash, James Taylor, James Blunt, Julianne Moore, Ricky Gervais, Elvis Costello, and more!

Mami surprises Alma with a pair of brand-new soccer cleats. Now Alma must choose: play her best soccer game and get her AMAZING new shoes dirty or protect her cleats by staying on the sidelines. Then, stuck inside on a beautiful day, Alma, Rafia and André make up a new game called Star Ball. It's a BLAST at first, but her friends don't want to play anymore when Alma keeps changing the rules.

When Granny Isa's flight gets cancelled, Alma realizes that the two can still spend the day together and do most of the things they wanted to do...over video chat. Then, Alma insists on bringing Chacho to the new playground, but discovers that dogs are not allowed.

After rescuing Junior's paper tube tower from collapsing, Alma decides to open her own traveling fix-it business: Alma's Rescue Repair! But Alma can only carry so much in her toolbelt and running back home for fix-it items is exhausting. Then, when Howard tells Junior he can't play water tag, Alma must figure out how to make her brother feel better and how to tell Howard how she feels.